My name is Dainius, and I like to hike.
For me it is about minimal equipment, sleeping under the tarp, and heaving as much flexibility as possible. The trail is optional. Recently, I made a hiking from Ventspils pier to Klaipėda pier in four and a bit days covering 215+ km.
It is part of the official Baltic Coastal Hiking trail. This post contains all the information you will need to hike it.
Romania is one of my favorite cycling destinations among countries in Europe. For cycling travelers, the country offers picturesque sceneries and challenging mountains.
Romania is a large and diverse country. Every traveler profile can find his favorite bicycle touring route. You can challenge yourself in the Carpathian mountains. If you are looking for easier tour, it is woth trying out the Eurovelo routes.
My assumptions about cycling conditions in Ukraine come from two bicycle tours I had in Western Ukrainian regions.
It is an enjoyable and friendly country to visit. Ukraine has a longtime history, culture, and local cuisine. Being at the crossroad between East and West, the countries’ cultures are noticeably influenced by both.
Moreover, European travelers will enjoy the cost of traveling. Food, accommodation, and service prices are still lower than in the rest of Europe.
Poland: Adventures Of Getting Across Central & Eastern Europe By Bicycle. The story about cyclists who decided to cross Central and Eastern Europe with a single attempt. In 16 days from leaving Vilnius in Lithuania, they managed to cycle 2400 kilometers and successfully have reached the southernmost point of the trip – Thessaloniki city in Greece. This article is about cycling in Poland.
Belarus is an Post-Soviet Union country still very much related to Russia. By traveling, you can see a lot of signs and methods from Soviet Union times.
For some of you, it might be an exotic experience for the rest – the opportunity to get back 35 years in the past.
If like most Europeans, you’re spending cold winter days dreaming about balmy summer afternoons and pleasantly cool evenings, you might want to consider a trip to the Cape Verde Islands. Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, this archipelago of twelve islands can be reached fairly quickly and cheaply from Spain, Portugal or the UK. The eastern, upper-wind islands, Sal and Boa Vista are oriented towards tourists, with sandy white beaches looking out over an azure sea.